Wait, the Sonic X logo contains an optical illusion?

Sonic X logo
(Image credit: TMS Entertainment)

Sonic X, the anime series based on the Sonic the Hedgehog video game, was an integral part of many people's childhood. With 78 episodes in total, it saw our favourite blue erinaceinae fight the dastardly Doctor Eggman after accidentally teleporting to Earth.

Each episode featured a recognisable logo showing Sonic himself in profile. But it turns out that people interpreted the design in different ways thanks to an optical illusion that gives Sonic an unintended amusing expression (see our pick of the best optical illusions for more mind benders).

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Joe Foley

Joe is a regular freelance journalist and editor at Creative Bloq. He writes news, features and buying guides and keeps track of the best equipment and software for creatives, from video editing programs to monitors and accessories. A veteran news writer and photographer, he now works as a project manager at the London and Buenos Aires-based design, production and branding agency Hermana Creatives. There he manages a team of designers, photographers and video editors who specialise in producing visual content and design assets for the hospitality sector. He also dances Argentine tango.

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